Do you buy the cake in bulk? How do you store it? Is it correct that some bulk trucks have drags instead of augers to put it in bins? Do you buy in trailer load lots and how much cheaper is it? How much damage does an auger do to the cubes?
I have a T and S trip feeder (that I love) but we do not feed cake. Usually feed a combo of soy hulls and corn gluten pellets. I store trlr load lots in a 1000 bu bin and transfer it as needed to a bulk bin w/ an auger to fill feeder. Anybody have an overhead bin that will hold a trlr load? What kind and how do you like it? Any problems in icy weather with the door slide?
Was interested in Soapweed's pic's the other day where the cows were fed in a circle. I learned several yrs ago that the cattle 'behave better' and are less likely to run around if you feed in a circle. Sure makes it harder for me to get an accurate count tho. Which brings up another ? How often does everyone count their large bunches of dry cows?
I have a T and S trip feeder (that I love) but we do not feed cake. Usually feed a combo of soy hulls and corn gluten pellets. I store trlr load lots in a 1000 bu bin and transfer it as needed to a bulk bin w/ an auger to fill feeder. Anybody have an overhead bin that will hold a trlr load? What kind and how do you like it? Any problems in icy weather with the door slide?
Was interested in Soapweed's pic's the other day where the cows were fed in a circle. I learned several yrs ago that the cattle 'behave better' and are less likely to run around if you feed in a circle. Sure makes it harder for me to get an accurate count tho. Which brings up another ? How often does everyone count their large bunches of dry cows?